Regional Legislative Decree No. 36/2008/A on sport fishing. Country/Territory Portugal Territorial subdivision Azores Document type Legislation Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República, I Série, No. 146, 30 July 2008, pp. 5145-5151. Subject Fisheries Keyword Non-commercial fishing EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Fishery management and conservation Policy/planning Fishing vessel Marking/identification Drugs Fish disease Animal health Maritime zone Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force 30 days after its publication. Abstract This Regional Legislative Decree is composed of five Chapters divided in 32 articles. It regulates sport fishing in Azores Region, within the national Economic Exclusive Zone (EEZ). The Decree rules on operators, fishing vessels and crew requirements. Particular attention is paid to the licensing and control procedures. Full text Portuguese